Summary:The biohazard threat has not ended: Just when it seemed that the menace of Resident Evil had been destroyed, along comes a new terror to send shivers down players' spines. Chris Redfield, returning Resident Evil hero, has followed the path of the evil literally around the globe. AfterThe biohazard threat has not ended: Just when it seemed that the menace of Resident Evil had been destroyed, along comes a new terror to send shivers down players' spines. Chris Redfield, returning Resident Evil hero, has followed the path of the evil literally around the globe. After joining a new organization, Chris heads to Africa where the latest bioterrorism threat is literally transforming the people and animals of the city into mindless, maddened creatures. He is joined by a new partner, Sheva Alomar, who lends her strength, intelligence and sharp-shooting skills to the mission. In order to survive, Chris and Sheva must work together to take on the challenges of discovering the truth behind this evil plot. Utilizing a revolutionary new 2-player co-op mode of gameplay, players assume control of either Chris or Sheva and experience Resident Evil in new ways. In Resident Evil 5, Capcom has players fearing the daylight as much as they have feared shadow in previous games. [Capcom]…Expand

Perhaps Resident Evil 5's most remarkable achievement is how it deftly straddles the line between the franchise's sometimes endearing, sometimes frustrating, legacy gameplay mechanics while incorporating more contemporary action adventure elements like enhanced interaction and exploration of environments and a decidedly more shooter-like control scheme. [Mar 2009, p.38]

If you have a friend to play along with, then that's obviously the way to go, but don't let the thought of playing with the AI deter you from picking this up. It's a great game, and well worth your time.

It's hardly the dramatic revamp that RE4 was for the series, but it marks the first time that co-op play has been implemented. As a result, the overhaul makes it a good single-player game, but a great multiplayer one. Thanks to its persistent approach to weapon upgrades, it's well-suited to replay. It's a visually splendid game with gorgeous cinematics that evoke the same awe as previous games did in their time.

Resident Evil 5 is “only” an amazing game, a label that 90% of the third person shooters would want for themselves. The cooperative mode is just sensational and the story mode is filled with non-stop action. The huge amount of contents will make you forget the lack of any kind of innovation in its concept.

Resident Evil 5 is the perfect survival horror, many people reading this won't think it is scary. I think it is, sometimes. I got Resident Evil 5 is the perfect survival horror, many people reading this won't think it is scary. I think it is, sometimes. I got attacked with my friend with a chainsaw, and we both sat there screaming. It was the funniest thing ever. Graphics are amazing. And Sheva is the perfect partner. Also towards TYLER H, a loser. The story is epic, it follows on from REmake, and completely misses out outbreak and 4, mainly cos their stories were crap. The story had enough twists, and introduced Jill Valentine again, which was my favourite moment in a videogame EVER. Buy this, or your console will throw itself out your window in disgust.…Expand

Resident Evil 5 is one of my all time favorite games. It gives you the first person shooter game. With a side of scary, horror. While at theResident Evil 5 is one of my all time favorite games. It gives you the first person shooter game. With a side of scary, horror. While at the same time has a good story plot to follow. I have been following all the Resident Evil games, and find it to be my favorite out of all the Resident Evil games out so far.…Expand

Really, really good game. I don't understand the negativity of this, but each to their own. People saying it's no longer 'horror' need toReally, really good game. I don't understand the negativity of this, but each to their own. People saying it's no longer 'horror' need to understand that previously (IE - Resi 1-3), you were alone in dark places fighting a virus in a secluded environment, shut off from the rest of the world. But now the virus is all over the world, so it's less frightening as you're aware you're not the only one experiencing it, combine that with the fact you have a partner, also takes away the scares. The virus, like games has evolved and you're no longer one of only a few experiencing it. It is one of my favourite games on the PS3 to date, as it takes you back to the Resident Evil world once more, just with a different outlook. My one & only gripe is sheva is more of a hinderance than a help.…Expand

RE5 offers more action with an intriguing story and extremely gorgeous graphics. Be immersed in the depth and detail in all the levels whichRE5 offers more action with an intriguing story and extremely gorgeous graphics. Be immersed in the depth and detail in all the levels which has always been a trademark for the series. Quick time events play more in the game this time around. For those who have not played the last few titles in the series, the controls can feel wacky at first but thanks to multiple control schemes itâ…Expand

This game is good, but not great for sure. There was not much horror like in the previous games of this series and i'm not a big fan of horrorThis game is good, but not great for sure. There was not much horror like in the previous games of this series and i'm not a big fan of horror shooting games but this one was not bad at all. I liked the enemies and the weapon upgrade system and liked the background and art of the game. The good graphics and decent story and the addiction of modes like co-op multiplayer made me give a score of 7 which is good but not great like i said before.…Expand

Quoting TheSpoonyOne:"Betrayaaal!". That's what I felt during my painful playthrough with this game. Resident Evil 5 strips away theQuoting TheSpoonyOne:"Betrayaaal!". That's what I felt during my painful playthrough with this game. Resident Evil 5 strips away the "survival horror" becoming a generic tps with bad controls. By the time I was using cover based shooting against zombified soldiers with guns I realized how high the shark has been jumped. While the plot of resident evil 4 was bad, b movie bad with cliché villains, that game had a decent gameplay that distracted the player. Here the plot is bad because it is pretentius, somehow the writers attempted to be serious and failed. Even if I take the game on his own I still can't reccomend it because of clunky controls, annoying AI partner and the "generic" feel that surrounds the game. I understand that Capcom wanted to cater on the call of duty crowd and please the then-new xbox users but, for the love of god, create a new ip don't make this franchise a zombie…Expand

Resident Evil 5 is a captivating, breathtaking, and brilliant game that managed to combine boulder-punching action with the whole ResidentResident Evil 5 is a captivating, breathtaking, and brilliant game that managed to combine boulder-punching action with the whole Resident Evil feel. Despite what people say about this game not fitting in as a Resident Evil game, I recommend this game to anyone who is a fan of the Resident Evil series.…Expand